Plant City entrepreneur Justin Wingnut has come up with an ingenious method for helping pedestrians cross downtown’s busy streets. Wingnut has submitted a proposal to the city’s Planning and Zoning Department to install six zip lines running from the roofs of several downtown office buildings to some of downtown’s busiest spots like Krazy Kup and […]
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Verner Arrest Record Unsealed
Just over a year ago, noted historic downtown renovator Ed Verner was arrested and charged with criminal mischief for releasing a live Rooster in a City official’s office. “I shook up the bag real good before I turned him loose, and I hope it took him all damned day to catch that crappin’ bastard,” […]
Continue ReadingPlanning Board Findings About Walden Lake Redevelopment Approved At March Meeting
The Board’s findings and recommendations will be forwarded to the City Commission for its vote.
Continue ReadingPlant City Fire Rescue Participates in Safe Place Program
Kids and teens in crisis can receive immediate help with a single text message.
Continue ReadingCity Commission Approves Ad Valorem Tax Exemption For Sysco USA
The global food distribution company is considering Plant City for its new distribution center.
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Volunteers Needed; Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival Gallops Into Hillsborough County Fairgrounds; Planning Commission Seeks Student Planners; Commission Approves Extension of Time To Commence Alcoholic Beverage Sales at Downtown Location; Speeders Beware; Plant City Finance Department Passes Annual Audit
Continue ReadingPlant City Man Among Those Found Guilty Of Charges Related to Jan. 6 U.S. Capital Riot
Two men were found guilty yesterday of charges, including felonies, related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election. […]
Continue ReadingBlue Thumb Computer Repair Reopens Under New Ownership
The new shop owners say their customers will receive excellent service.
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Anglers Reel In Awards At Fishing Tournament A total of 55 young anglers between the ages of five and 15 participated in the Plant City Parks & Recreation Department’s bi-annual Youth Fishing Derby on March 11. The gators steered clear as participants hooked bass, catfish, bluegill and even a turtle or two from the pond […]
Continue Reading88th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival Wraps Up
The festival drew record crowds making it the most successful in its 88 year history.
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